{"id":447674,"date":"2021-03-01T17:19:24","date_gmt":"2021-03-01T22:19:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/?p=447674"},"modified":"2021-03-01T17:19:24","modified_gmt":"2021-03-01T22:19:24","slug":"guggenheim-investments-announces-march-2021-closed-end-fund-distributions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/guggenheim-investments-announces-march-2021-closed-end-fund-distributions\/","title":{"rendered":"Guggenheim Investments Announces March 2021 Closed-End Fund Distributions"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mw_release\">\n<p>NEW YORK, March  01, 2021  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#8212; Guggenheim Investments today announced that certain closed-end funds have declared their distributions. The table below summarizes the distribution schedule for each closed-end fund (collectively, the \u201cFunds\u201d and each, a \u201cFund\u201d).<\/p>\n<p>\n        <strong>The following dates apply to the distributions:<\/strong>\n      <\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse;width:25%;border-collapse:collapse\">\n<tr>\n<td>\n            <strong>Record Date<\/strong>\n          <\/td>\n<td>March 15, 2021<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n            <strong>Ex-Dividend Date\u00a0<\/strong>\n          <\/td>\n<td>March 12, 2021<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n            <strong>Payable Date\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\n          <\/td>\n<td>March 31, 2021<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>\n        \n      <\/p>\n<table align=\"center\" style=\"border-bottom: solid black 1pt;border-collapse: collapse;width:100%;border-collapse:collapse\">\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"5\" style=\"border-top: solid black 1pt;border-bottom: solid black 1pt;vertical-align: middle\">\n            <strong>Distribution Schedule<\/strong>\n          <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"max-width:10%;width:10%;min-width:10%;border-bottom: solid black 1pt;vertical-align: top\">\n            <strong>NYSE Ticker<\/strong>\n          <\/td>\n<td style=\"max-width:40%;width:40%;min-width:40%;border-bottom: solid black 1pt;text-align: left;vertical-align: middle;vertical-align: top\">\n            <strong>Closed-End Fund Name<\/strong>\n          <\/td>\n<td style=\"max-width:15%;width:15%;min-width:15%;border-bottom: solid black 1pt;text-align: left;vertical-align: middle;vertical-align: top\">\n            <strong>Distribution\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n            <strong>Per Share<\/strong>\n          <\/td>\n<td style=\"max-width:20%;width:20%;min-width:20%;border-bottom: solid black 1pt;text-align: left;vertical-align: middle;vertical-align: top\">\n            <strong>Change from Previous Distribution<\/strong>\n          <\/td>\n<td style=\"max-width:15%;width:15%;min-width:15%;border-bottom: solid black 1pt;vertical-align: top\">\n            <strong>Frequency<\/strong>\n          <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-top: solid black 1pt;border-bottom: solid black 1pt;vertical-align: top\">\n            <a href=\"http:\/\/www.guggenheiminvestments.com\/avk\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">AVK<\/a>\n          <\/td>\n<td style=\"border-top: solid black 1pt;border-bottom: solid black 1pt;vertical-align: top\">Advent Convertible and Income Fund<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-top: solid black 1pt;border-bottom: solid black 1pt;vertical-align: top\">$0.1172<sup>\u2020<\/sup><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-top: solid black 1pt;border-bottom: solid black 1pt;text-align: center;vertical-align: middle;vertical-align: top\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-top: solid black 1pt;border-bottom: solid black 1pt;vertical-align: top\">Monthly<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-top: solid black 1pt;border-bottom: solid black 1pt;vertical-align: top\">\n            <a href=\"http:\/\/www.guggenheiminvestments.com\/gbab\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">GBAB<\/a>\n          <\/td>\n<td style=\"border-top: solid black 1pt;border-bottom: solid black 1pt;vertical-align: top\">Guggenheim Taxable Municipal Bond &amp; Investment Grade Debt Trust<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-top: solid black 1pt;border-bottom: solid black 1pt;vertical-align: top\">$0.12573<sup>\u2020<\/sup><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-top: solid black 1pt;border-bottom: solid black 1pt;vertical-align: top\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-top: solid black 1pt;border-bottom: solid black 1pt;vertical-align: top\">Monthly<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-top: solid black 1pt;border-bottom: solid black 1pt;vertical-align: top\">\n            <a href=\"http:\/\/www.guggenheiminvestments.com\/ggm\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">GGM<\/a>\n          <\/td>\n<td style=\"border-top: solid black 1pt;border-bottom: solid black 1pt;vertical-align: top\">Guggenheim Credit Allocation Fund<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-top: solid black 1pt;border-bottom: solid black 1pt;vertical-align: top\">$0.1813<sup>\u2020<\/sup><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-top: solid black 1pt;border-bottom: solid black 1pt;vertical-align: top\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-top: solid black 1pt;border-bottom: solid black 1pt;vertical-align: top\">Monthly<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-top: solid black 1pt;border-bottom: solid black 1pt;vertical-align: top\">\n            <a href=\"http:\/\/www.guggenheiminvestments.com\/gof\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">GOF<\/a>\n          <\/td>\n<td style=\"border-top: solid black 1pt;border-bottom: solid black 1pt;vertical-align: top\">Guggenheim Strategic Opportunities Fund<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-top: solid black 1pt;border-bottom: solid black 1pt;vertical-align: top\">$0.1821<sup>\u2020<\/sup><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-top: solid black 1pt;border-bottom: solid black 1pt;vertical-align: top\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-top: solid black 1pt;border-bottom: solid black 1pt;vertical-align: top\">Monthly<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-top: solid black 1pt;border-bottom: solid black 1pt;vertical-align: top\">\n            <a href=\"http:\/\/www.guggenheiminvestments.com\/gpm\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">GPM<\/a>\n          <\/td>\n<td style=\"border-top: solid black 1pt;border-bottom: solid black 1pt;vertical-align: top\">Guggenheim Enhanced Equity Income Fund<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-top: solid black 1pt;border-bottom: solid black 1pt;vertical-align: top\">$0.12<sup>\u2020<\/sup><sup>,<\/sup><sup>*<\/sup><\/td>\n<td style=\"border-top: solid black 1pt;border-bottom: solid black 1pt;vertical-align: top\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-top: solid black 1pt;border-bottom: solid black 1pt;vertical-align: top\">Quarterly<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>\n        <sup>\u2020<\/sup> A portion of this distribution is estimated to be a return of capital rather than income. Final determination of the character of distributions will be made at year-end. The Section 19(a) notice referenced below provides more information and can be found at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=-LGbl3LYHAen9zHRWMhLR8GNTe55ZJ0B8D01haZDG1pzAC6IwnP06aSep6M2Gqng06UK94hlOEj_kd5bFgTCOfwsaWhX7tQ_AqY9h--Y1VrHaab68oq3l7h2Eazj-rAP\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.guggenheiminvestments.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\n        <sup>*<\/sup> Guggenheim Enhanced Equity Income Fund (\u201cGPM\u201d) adopted a managed distribution policy (the \u201cDistribution Policy\u201d) effective with the June 30, 2017 distribution. Under the terms of the Distribution Policy, GPM will pay a quarterly distribution in a fixed amount until such amount is modified by the Board of Trustees. If sufficient net investment income is not available, the distribution will be supplemented by capital gains and, to the extent necessary, return of capital.<\/p>\n<p>The following table sets forth the estimated amounts of GPM\u2019s current distribution and the cumulative distributions paid this fiscal year to date from the following sources: net investment income; net realized short-term capital gains; net realized long-term capital gains and return of capital. All amounts are expressed per common share.<\/p>\n<table align=\"center\" style=\"border-top: solid black 1pt;border-right: solid black 1pt;border-bottom: solid black 1pt;border-left: solid black 1pt;border-collapse: collapse;width:100%;border-collapse:collapse\">\n<tr>\n<td style=\"max-width:20%;width:20%;min-width:20%;vertical-align: middle;text-align: left;padding-left: 10.0px;border-top: solid black 1pt;border-right: solid black 1pt;border-bottom: solid black 1pt;border-left: solid black 1pt;vertical-align: top\">\u00a0<\/td>\n<td style=\"max-width:20%;width:20%;min-width:20%;vertical-align: middle;text-align: left;padding-left: 10.0px;border-top: solid black 1pt;border-right: solid black 1pt;border-bottom: solid black 1pt;border-left: solid black 1pt;text-align: center;vertical-align: middle;vertical-align: bottom\">Estimated Amounts of the<br \/>Current Quarterly<br \/>Distribution ($)<\/td>\n<td style=\"max-width:20%;width:20%;min-width:20%;vertical-align: middle;text-align: left;padding-left: 10.0px;border-top: solid black 1pt;border-bottom: solid black 1pt;border-left: solid black 1pt;text-align: center;vertical-align: middle;border-right: solid black 1pt;vertical-align: bottom\">\n<p>Estimated<br \/>% Breakdown of the Current Quarterly Distribution<\/td>\n<td style=\"max-width:20%;width:20%;min-width:20%;vertical-align: middle;text-align: left;padding-left: 10.0px;border-top: solid black 1pt;border-right: solid black 1pt;border-bottom: solid black 1pt;border-left: solid black 1pt;text-align: center;vertical-align: middle;vertical-align: bottom\">Estimated Amounts of the<br \/>Total Cumulative Distributions for the Fiscal Year to Date ($)<\/td>\n<td style=\"max-width:20%;width:20%;min-width:20%;vertical-align: middle;text-align: left;padding-left: 10.0px;border-top: solid black 1pt;border-right: solid black 1pt;border-bottom: solid black 1pt;border-left: solid black 1pt;text-align: center;vertical-align: middle;vertical-align: bottom\">Estimated <br \/>% Breakdown of the Total Cumulative Distributions for the Fiscal Year to Date<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle;text-align: left;padding-left: 10.0px;border-top: solid black 1pt;border-right: solid black 1pt;border-bottom: solid black 1pt;border-left: solid black 1pt;text-align: center;vertical-align: middle;vertical-align: middle\">Net Investment Income<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-top: solid black 1pt;border-right: solid black 1pt;border-bottom: solid black 1pt;padding-left: 0;text-align: center;vertical-align: middle;vertical-align: middle\">&#8211;<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle;text-align: left;padding-left: 10.0px;border-top: solid black 1pt;border-bottom: solid black 1pt;border-left: solid black 1pt;padding-right: 0;border-right: solid black 1pt;text-align: center;vertical-align: middle;vertical-align: middle\">&#8211;<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-top: solid black 1pt;border-right: solid black 1pt;border-bottom: solid black 1pt;padding-left: 0;text-align: center;vertical-align: middle;vertical-align: middle\">&#8211;<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle;text-align: left;padding-left: 10.0px;border-top: solid black 1pt;border-bottom: solid black 1pt;border-left: solid black 1pt;padding-right: 0;text-align: center;vertical-align: middle;vertical-align: middle\">&#8211;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle;text-align: left;padding-left: 10.0px;border-top: solid black 1pt;border-right: solid black 1pt;border-bottom: solid black 1pt;border-left: solid black 1pt;text-align: center;vertical-align: middle;vertical-align: middle\">Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gains<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-top: solid black 1pt;border-right: solid black 1pt;border-bottom: solid black 1pt;padding-left: 0;text-align: center;vertical-align: middle;vertical-align: middle\">&#8211;<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle;text-align: left;padding-left: 10.0px;border-top: solid black 1pt;border-bottom: solid black 1pt;border-left: solid black 1pt;padding-right: 0;border-right: solid black 1pt;text-align: center;vertical-align: middle;vertical-align: middle\">&#8211;<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-top: solid black 1pt;border-right: solid black 1pt;border-bottom: solid black 1pt;padding-left: 0;text-align: center;vertical-align: middle;vertical-align: middle\">&#8211;<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle;text-align: left;padding-left: 10.0px;border-top: solid black 1pt;border-bottom: solid black 1pt;border-left: solid black 1pt;padding-right: 0;text-align: center;vertical-align: middle;vertical-align: middle\">&#8211;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle;text-align: left;padding-left: 10.0px;border-top: solid black 1pt;border-right: solid black 1pt;border-bottom: solid black 1pt;border-left: solid black 1pt;text-align: center;vertical-align: middle;vertical-align: middle\">Net Realized Long-Term Capital Gains<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-top: solid black 1pt;border-right: solid black 1pt;border-bottom: solid black 1pt;padding-left: 0;text-align: center;vertical-align: middle;vertical-align: middle\">&#8211;<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle;text-align: left;padding-left: 10.0px;border-top: solid black 1pt;border-bottom: solid black 1pt;border-left: solid black 1pt;padding-right: 0;border-right: solid black 1pt;text-align: center;vertical-align: middle;vertical-align: middle\">&#8211;<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-top: solid black 1pt;border-right: solid black 1pt;border-bottom: solid black 1pt;padding-left: 0;text-align: center;vertical-align: middle;vertical-align: middle\">&#8211;<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle;text-align: left;padding-left: 10.0px;border-top: solid black 1pt;border-bottom: solid black 1pt;border-left: solid black 1pt;padding-right: 0;text-align: center;vertical-align: middle;vertical-align: middle\">&#8211;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle;text-align: left;padding-left: 10.0px;border-top: solid black 1pt;border-right: solid black 1pt;border-bottom: solid black 1pt;border-left: solid black 1pt;text-align: center;vertical-align: middle;vertical-align: middle\">Return of Capital<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-top: solid black 1pt;border-right: solid black 1pt;border-bottom: solid black 1pt;padding-left: 0;text-align: center;vertical-align: middle;vertical-align: middle\">$0.1200<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle;text-align: left;padding-left: 10.0px;border-top: solid black 1pt;border-bottom: solid black 1pt;border-left: solid black 1pt;padding-right: 0;border-right: solid black 1pt;text-align: center;vertical-align: middle;vertical-align: middle\">100.00%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-top: solid black 1pt;border-right: solid black 1pt;border-bottom: solid black 1pt;padding-left: 0;text-align: center;vertical-align: middle;vertical-align: middle\">$0.1200<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle;text-align: left;padding-left: 10.0px;border-top: solid black 1pt;border-bottom: solid black 1pt;border-left: solid black 1pt;padding-right: 0;text-align: center;vertical-align: middle;vertical-align: middle\">100.00%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle;text-align: left;padding-left: 10.0px;border-top: solid black 1pt;border-right: solid black 1pt;border-bottom: solid black 1pt;border-left: solid black 1pt;text-align: center;vertical-align: middle;vertical-align: middle\">Total Distribution<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-top: solid black 1pt;border-right: solid black 1pt;border-bottom: solid black 1pt;padding-left: 0;text-align: center;vertical-align: middle;vertical-align: middle\">$0.1200<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle;text-align: left;padding-left: 10.0px;border-top: solid black 1pt;border-bottom: solid black 1pt;border-left: solid black 1pt;padding-right: 0;border-right: solid black 1pt;text-align: center;vertical-align: middle;vertical-align: middle\">100.00%<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-top: solid black 1pt;border-right: solid black 1pt;border-bottom: solid black 1pt;padding-left: 0;text-align: center;vertical-align: middle;vertical-align: middle\">$0.1200<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle;text-align: left;padding-left: 10.0px;border-top: solid black 1pt;border-bottom: solid black 1pt;border-left: solid black 1pt;padding-right: 0;text-align: center;vertical-align: middle;vertical-align: middle\">100.00%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>If the Fund estimates that it has distributed more than its income and net realized capital gains, a portion of your distribution may be a return of capital. A return of capital may occur, for example, when some or all of the money that you invested in the Fund is paid back to you. A return of capital distribution does not necessarily reflect the Fund\u2019s investment performance and should not be confused with \u201cyield\u201d or \u201cincome\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>The amounts and sources of distributions reported are only estimates and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for tax reporting purposes will depend upon the Fund\u2019s investment experience during the remainder of its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. The Fund will send you a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will tell you how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes.<\/p>\n<p>The following table provides GPM\u2019s total return performance based on net asset value (NAV) over various time periods compared to GPM\u2019s annualized and cumulative distribution rates.<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-top: solid black 1pt;border-right: solid black 1pt;border-bottom: solid black 1pt;border-left: solid black 1pt;border-collapse: collapse;width:100%;border-collapse:collapse\">\n<tr>\n<td style=\"max-width:75%;width:75%;min-width:75%;border-top: solid black 1pt;border-right: solid black 1pt;border-bottom: solid black 1pt;border-left: solid black 1pt;vertical-align: middle\">Annualized total return (in relation to NAV) for the five-year period ending February 28, 2021<\/td>\n<td style=\"max-width:25%;width:25%;min-width:25%;border-top: solid black 1pt;border-bottom: solid black 1pt;border-left: solid black 1pt;padding-right: 0;text-align: center;vertical-align: middle;vertical-align: middle\">11.43%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-top: solid black 1pt;border-right: solid black 1pt;border-bottom: solid black 1pt;border-left: solid black 1pt;vertical-align: middle\">Annualized current distribution rate expressed as a percentage of NAV as of February 28, 2021<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-top: solid black 1pt;border-bottom: solid black 1pt;border-left: solid black 1pt;padding-right: 0;text-align: center;vertical-align: middle;vertical-align: middle\">6.20%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-top: solid black 1pt;border-right: solid black 1pt;border-bottom: solid black 1pt;border-left: solid black 1pt;vertical-align: middle\">Cumulative total return (in relation to NAV) for the fiscal year through February 28, 2021<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-top: solid black 1pt;border-bottom: solid black 1pt;border-left: solid black 1pt;padding-right: 0;text-align: center;vertical-align: middle;vertical-align: middle\">5.16%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-top: solid black 1pt;border-right: solid black 1pt;border-bottom: solid black 1pt;border-left: solid black 1pt;vertical-align: middle\">Cumulative fiscal year distributions as a percentage of NAV as of February 28, 2021<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-top: solid black 1pt;border-bottom: solid black 1pt;border-left: solid black 1pt;padding-right: 0;text-align: center;vertical-align: middle;vertical-align: middle\">1.55%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>\n        <em>Performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results and current performance may be lower or higher than the figures shown. Total returns in relation to NAV reflect the Fund&#8217;s total annual expenses.<\/em>\n      <\/p>\n<p>You should not draw any conclusions about the Fund\u2019s investment performance from the amount of this distribution or from the terms of the Fund\u2019s Distribution Policy.<\/p>\n<p>\n        <strong>Past performance is not indicative of future performance.<\/strong> As of this announcement, the sources of each fund distribution are estimates. Distributions may be paid from sources of income other than ordinary income, such as short-term capital gains, long-term capital gains or return of capital. Unless otherwise noted, the distributions above are not anticipated to include a return of capital. If a distribution consists of something other than ordinary income, a Section 19(a) notice detailing the anticipated source(s) of the distribution will be made available. The Section 19(a) notice will be posted to a Fund\u2019s website and to the Depository Trust &amp; Clearing Corporation so that brokers can distribute such notices to Shareholders of the Fund. Section 19(a) notices are provided for informational purposes only and not for tax reporting purposes. The final determination of the source and tax characteristics of all distributions will be made after the end of the year. This information is not legal or tax advice. Consult a professional regarding your specific legal or tax matters.<\/p>\n<p>\n        <strong>About Guggenheim Investments<\/strong>\n      <\/p>\n<p>Guggenheim Investments is the global asset management and investment advisory division of Guggenheim Partners, LLC (\u201cGuggenheim\u201d), with $246 billion<sup>*<\/sup> in assets under management across fixed income, equity, and alternative strategies. We focus on the return and risk needs of insurance companies, corporate and public pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, endowments and foundations, consultants, wealth managers, and high-net-worth investors. Our 300+ investment professionals perform rigorous research to understand market trends and identify undervalued opportunities in areas that are often complex and underfollowed. This approach to investment management has enabled us to deliver innovative strategies providing diversification opportunities and attractive long-term results.<\/p>\n<p>Guggenheim Investments includes Guggenheim Funds Investment Advisors, LLC (\u201cGFIA\u201d), Guggenheim Partners Investment Management (\u201cGPIM\u201d), and Guggenheim Funds Distributors, LLC (\u201dGFD\u201d). GFD serves as servicing agent for AVK. GFIA serves as Investment Adviser for GBAB, GGM, GOF and GPM. GPIM serves as Investment Sub-Adviser for GBAB, GGM, GPM and GOF. The Investment Adviser for AVK is Advent Capital Management, LLC and is not affiliated with Guggenheim.<\/p>\n<p>* Assets under management are as of 12.31.2020 and include leverage of $13.7bn. Guggenheim Investments represents the following affiliated investment management businesses of Guggenheim Partners, LLC: Guggenheim Partners Investment Management, LLC, Security Investors, LLC, Guggenheim Funds Distributors, LLC, Guggenheim Funds Investment Advisors, LLC, Guggenheim Corporate Funding, LLC, Guggenheim Partners Europe Limited, GS GAMMA Advisors, LLC, and Guggenheim Partners India Management.<\/p>\n<p>This information does not represent an offer to sell securities of the Funds and it is not soliciting an offer to buy securities of the Funds. There can be no assurance that the Funds will achieve their investment objectives. Investments in the Funds involve operating expenses and fees. The net asset value of the Funds will fluctuate with the value of the underlying securities. It is important to note that closed-end funds trade on their market value, not net asset value, and closed-end funds often trade at a discount to their net asset value. Past performance is not indicative of future performance. An investment in closed-end funds is subject to investment risk, including the possible loss of the entire amount that you invest. Some general risks and considerations associated with investing in a closed-end fund may include: Investment and Market Risk; Lower Grade Securities Risk; Equity Securities Risk; Foreign Securities Risk; Interest Rate Risk; Illiquidity Risk; Derivative Risk; Management Risk; Anti-Takeover Provisions; Market Disruption Risk and Leverage Risk. See www.guggenheiminvestments.com\/cef for a detailed discussion of Fund-specific risks.<\/p>\n<p>\n        <strong>Investors should consider the investment objectives and policies, risk considerations, charges and expenses of any investment before they invest. For this and more information, visit <\/strong><br \/>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=-LGbl3LYHAen9zHRWMhLR8GNTe55ZJ0B8D01haZDG1qlJaBTfTvOcWHhY06SU1JzbIusM7GqDFKTW1ImfQXmPwfcBHPkM_L7Q36Y1epEaxmXZjdm7JPZ9HXYe3J_daYX\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n          <strong>www.guggenheiminvestments.com<\/strong><br \/>\n        <\/a><br \/>\n        <strong> or contact a securities representative or Guggenheim Funds Distributors, LLC 227 West Monroe Street, Chicago, IL 60606, 800-345-7999.<\/strong>\n      <\/p>\n<p>\n        <strong>Analyst Inquiries<\/strong>\n      <\/p>\n<p>William T. 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The table below summarizes the distribution schedule for each closed-end fund (collectively, the \u201cFunds\u201d and each, a \u201cFund\u201d). The following dates apply to the distributions: Record Date March 15, 2021 Ex-Dividend Date\u00a0 March 12, 2021 Payable Date\u00a0\u00a0 March 31, 2021 Distribution Schedule NYSE Ticker Closed-End Fund Name Distribution\u00a0 Per Share Change from Previous Distribution Frequency AVK Advent Convertible and Income Fund $0.1172\u2020 \u00a0 Monthly GBAB Guggenheim Taxable Municipal Bond &amp; Investment Grade Debt Trust $0.12573\u2020 \u00a0 Monthly GGM Guggenheim Credit Allocation Fund $0.1813\u2020 \u00a0 Monthly GOF Guggenheim Strategic Opportunities Fund $0.1821\u2020 \u00a0 Monthly GPM Guggenheim Enhanced Equity Income Fund $0.12\u2020,* &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/guggenheim-investments-announces-march-2021-closed-end-fund-distributions\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Guggenheim Investments Announces March 2021 Closed-End Fund Distributions&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-447674","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Guggenheim Investments Announces March 2021 Closed-End Fund Distributions - Market Newsdesk<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/guggenheim-investments-announces-march-2021-closed-end-fund-distributions\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Guggenheim Investments Announces March 2021 Closed-End Fund Distributions - Market Newsdesk\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"NEW YORK, March 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#8212; Guggenheim Investments today announced that certain closed-end funds have declared their distributions. 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